The third episode of Mob Psycho 100 III , titled , finds Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama in an uncharacteristically high-spirited mood. After a brief but pleasant conversation with his long-time crush, Tsubomi, Mob begins to believe he has finally hit his "popularity phase". A False Sense of Popularity

While Mob is busy shopping, the situation in Seasoning City grows more ominous:

Everywhere Mob goes, he notices girls staring at him and whispering. Buoyed by this newfound confidence, he misinterprets the attention as romantic interest. In reality, the stares are a result of the growing influence of the , which has begun to recognize him as their potential "Founder." Suit Shopping with Teru

As Mob waits at a pre-arranged meeting spot for Teru, who never shows up, a figure wearing a Psycho Helmet mask takes the stage before the cheering masses, claiming to be the true Founder.

The episode serves as a humorous but tension-filled setup for the "Divine Tree Arc," highlighting how Mob’s simple desire for a normal social life is constantly at odds with the supernatural chaos surrounding him.

Dimple has gone missing, harborring his own secret plans to seize control of the Divine Tree.

Seeing Mob’s upbeat (and slightly delusional) mood, Reigen encourages him to lean into it. He suggests Mob buy a new suit to look more impressive as the leader of the cult, a move partially motivated by Reigen's own desire to capitalize on the cult's massive membership. Mob heads to the city with Teru Hanazawa, who helps him pick out a flashy, somewhat out-of-character outfit. The Rise of the False Founder

Massive crowds gather at the "Divine Tree" (the giant broccoli) for a grand unveiling of the cult’s leader.